China's Ministry of Commerce adds 8 Taiwan region entities to export control list

The Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday that it has added eight entities from China's Taiwan region to the export control list.

These companies have deliberately cooperated with the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces, a spokesperson for the ministry said in a statement.

The decision was made to maintain national sovereignty, territorial integrity, as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, and in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations, according to the statement.

The export of dual-use items to these eight companies will be prohibited, the spokesperson said, emphasizing that no exporter will be allowed to violate these control measures.

A spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office on Wednesday voiced strong support for the Commerce Ministry's decision.

"This is a necessary move to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity and maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits," said the spokesperson Chen Binhua.

Chen emphasized that the move delivers a stern warning to "Taiwan independence" separatist forces for their repeated provocative attempts to seek independence.

Since taking office, Lai Ching-te has stubbornly adhered to a "Taiwan independence" stance, blatantly promoting separatist rhetoric and attempting to pursue independence by relying on external forces and building up military forces, Chen said.

He noted that certain entities in Taiwan have participated in these activities and supported separatist forces.

"Enterprises, groups and individuals who willingly act as accomplices to 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces and are involved in activities aimed at splitting the country or inciting secession will be severely punished according to the law," the spokesperson said. 

(With input from Xinhua)